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Bedford Borough Council confirms it will vote against BedfordBID renewal

Bedford Borough Council has confirmed it will vote against the renewal of BedfordBID in October after saying it was unhappy with their proposal for a fifth term. A Business Improvement District (BID) is...

Email suggests BedfordBID could be open to “refresh” of governance as council discusses withdrawing support

As Bedford Borough Council prepares to discuss if they should withdraw support for BedfordBID, the organisation set up to help promote Bedford Town Centre businesses, their CEO has said they are open...

“Time to go,” town centre campaigner says change at the top needed to create a Better BID

A local campaigner who wants to create a better Bedford Town Centre says change is needed at the top at BedfordBID if they are going to restore faith in their ability to support businesses who pay...

Time running out for BedfordBID as Borough Council withdraws support

Bedford Borough Council have indicated they no longer have faith in Bedford’s Business Improvement District (BedfordBID) after announcing they intend to vote against their...

From golf to groceries – new businesses investing in Bedford town centre

Several formerly empty shops in Bedford town centre are currently a hive of activity as new businesses open up in the coming days and weeks. And what they all have in common is that they...

Council criticised for being ‘behind the curve’ as it unveils town centre plans for the future

Bedford Borough Council has published its 'Town Centre Vision' which it says outlines its aim to create "town centres [in Bedford and Kempston] that people are proud to live in and excited to visit"...

King’s coronation provides right royal inspiration for Bedford College hair and beauty show

With a theme of 'the coronation', style kings and queens will be heading down the catwalk this May as part of the annual Bedford College Hair and Beauty Show...

New riverside investment will enhance the link between Bedford town centre and River Great Ouse

A major refurbishment and improvement of the stretch of riverside between Priory Country Park and Kempston Outdoor Centre has been announced by Bedford Borough...

Christmas footfall up by 18% as town centre vacancy rates remain below national average

New research has shown that the number of empty shops is reducing throughout the UK, with Bedford having fewer than the national average. In addition, shoppers are...

Bedford’s giant festive wreath is removed but more ‘flower flashes’ planned

It was an early start for Jane Hutcheon and the team from Hay Lane Flowers yesterday (Monday) as they arrived in Bedford town centre to dismantle the enormous...

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